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MM51 BAO

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,471 mi
Last recorded179,471 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 BAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 179,471 miles

Movement noted in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front wing and bumper is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tailgate push button is missing

Fail 4 Oct 2013 179,471 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Movement noted in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front wing and bumper is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tailgate push button is missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 155,627 miles

Airbag light on dash is on

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 155,627 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on dash is on

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 134,237 miles

Front bumper and wing are damaged

Near side rear door wont open from inside or outside

Near side rear road wheel is out of sheape

Fail 9 Aug 2011 134,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front bumper and wing are damaged

Near side rear door wont open from inside or outside

Near side rear road wheel is out of sheape

Pass 10 Aug 2010 113,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 113,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower engine stab badly worn /cam belt history

Fail 3 Aug 2009 94,534 miles

Near side rear door won`t open from inside or outside

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 94,534 miles

Near side rear door won`t open from inside or outside

Pass 4 Aug 2008 74,087 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,681 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 68,681 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,792 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,495 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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MM51 BAO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,437 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM51 BAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MM51 BAO registered?

MM51 BAO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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